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This week at The University of Alabama: Assistant Professor of Higher Education named an emerging scholar under 40, and the UA Capstone College of Nursing expands to benefit students and faculty.

Dr. Krystal Williams, assistant professor of higher education

Higher Education Professor Named Top 15 Emerging Scholar Under 40

Dr. Krystal Williams was selected for making her mark on academia through teaching, research and service.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Capstone College of Nursing opens doors to new space; support from Birmingham corporation to assist underrepresented students in the UA Culverhouse College of Business; five faculty members are part of research aimed at strengthening the community’s role in COVID-19 vaccination campaign.

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UA Gets Creative to Encourage Fans to Watch, Celebrate Safely

The University is using some humor to encourage its campus community and fans to be safe while cheering on the Crimson Tide in tonight’s national championship game. Meet Coach Capstone.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA to provide campus-funded COVID leave for employees in 2021; Five faculty members are part of research aimed at strengthening the community’s role in COVID-19 vaccination campaign; Support from Birmingham corporation to assist underrepresented students in the UA Culverhouse College of Business.

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UA Will Provide Employees Campus-funded COVID Leave in 2021

UA President Dr. Stuart Bell has authorized The University of Alabama to provide faculty and staff 2021 COVID leave time to replace the federal benefits that expired Dec. 31.

UA to Delay Operations Jan. 11 until 10 a.m.

The University of Alabama will delay operations tomorrow, Jan. 11, due to the threat of severe weather. University offices and programs will open at 10 a.m.

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UA, Protective Life Partner to Assist Underrepresented Students

The University of Alabama is launching an initiative with support from Protective Life Corporation to help underrepresented students get a head start on finding their potential path to a business college experience.

Doctor Schnavia Smith Hatcher, dean of the UA School of Social Work

Experienced Leader Chosen to Head UA School of Social Work

Dr. Schnavia Smith Hatcher has been selected to lead The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work as dean beginning Aug. 1, 2021.

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UA Part of National Effort to Strengthen Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout

The research coalition is aimed at strengthening the community’s role and involvement in an equitable campaign.